# Roccabella (Vite Colte)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [Vite Colte](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vite-colte.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vite-colte-roccabella).

- **Producer:** Vite Colte
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Langhe
- **Vinification:** Grapes from the heart of the Dolcetto production zone, well exposed vineyards, carefully timed harvest. Traditional vinification with 10 days' maceration at about 28 degrees C, followed by malolactic fermentation. Bottled in spring after harvest, continuing to mature in the bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

An early-drinking Dolcetto d'Alba, bottled in spring after harvest.

## Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red. Bouquet: expansive and rich, with fruit laden aromas, especially of cherry. Palate: dry, velvet textured, multi layered flavours carrying through to a pleasantly bitterish finish.